Ragnarok

The liberty of our people is solely our responsibility. Tempting as it
is to foist this burden upon our well-wishers, we must never forget
that the onus of our emancipation rests with us and us alone.

For too long, our proud people have been subjugated to the whims of
enslavers, forced to endure relentless suffering and humiliation at the
hands of people whose motivations, masked though they may be by florid
religious claptrap, remain as base and despicable as those of the
playground bully.

If ever there was a time to rise – if ever there was a time to join
hands with our brothers – that time is now. At this exact junction in
history we have within our grasp the means to loosen our tormentors’
hold and win freedom for our kin. Opportunities are there to be taken.

Brothers, we must rise.

-Malaetu Shakor, Republic Parliament Head
Speaking before the Tribal Council
November 27th, YC 107